The Heart of a Nation (1943)
The story of how the people of Paris cope with the strains and struggles of war, from the siege of the city by the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871 to the invasion by the Germans in World War II.
Director: Julien Duvivier
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: April 7, 1943
Cast
- Raimu - Uncle Jules Froment
- Michèle Morgan - Marie Froment-Léonard
- Louis Jouvet - Pierre Froment / Félix Froment
- Suzy Prim - Estelle Froment adult
- Renée Devillers - Gabrielle Froment
- Georges Biscot - Noblet
- Colette Darfeuil - Regular barmaid of the Moulin Rouge
- Harry Krimer - Robert Léonard
- René Génin - Gabrielle's father
- Fernand Ledoux - Mayor
Screenplay
Music: Jean Wiener
Cinematography: Jules Kruger
Editing: Marthe Poncin
Production: Transcontinental Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Julien Duvivier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Heart of a Nation about?
- The story of how the people of Paris cope with the strains and struggles of war, from the siege of the city by the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871 to the invasion by the Germans in World War II.
- Who directed The Heart of a Nation?
- The Heart of a Nation was directed by Julien Duvivier.
- Who stars in The Heart of a Nation?
- The Heart of a Nation stars Raimu, Michèle Morgan, Louis Jouvet, Suzy Prim, Renée Devillers, Georges Biscot.
- How long is The Heart of a Nation?
- The Heart of a Nation has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Heart of a Nation?
- The Heart of a Nation is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Heart of a Nation produced?
- The Heart of a Nation was produced in France.